Jeff volleyball looks toward the future

Nivonne Allen, right, and Emilee Cox of Lafayette Jeff celebrate a point against Logansport in the second set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.(Photo: John Terhune/Journal & Courier)Buy Photo

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Brooke Veasey of Logansport pounds the ball past Micah Fink of Lafayette Jeff in the first set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Lafayette Jeff head coach Connor Scheumann looks on as the Bronchos prepare to take the floor against Logansport in the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Kyla Moffitt of Lafayette Jeff blasts the ball over Brayden Berkshire of Logansport in the first set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Micah Fink of Lafayette Jeff attempts to block Alexis Ayers of Logansport in the first set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Brooke Veasey of Logansport attempts to spike the ball past Micah Fink and Kyla Moffitt of Lafayette Jeff in the first set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Brooke Veasey of Logansport attempts to spike the ball past Micah Fink and Kyla Moffitt of Lafayette Jeff in the first set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Micah Fink of Lafayette Jeff blocks Brooke Veasey of Logansport in the first set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Micah Fink of Lafayette Jeff blocks Brooke Veasey of Logansport in the first set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Ariel Slavens of Lafayette Jeff with a dig against Logansport in the first set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Lafayette Jeff players celebrate a point against Logansport in the first set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Lafayette Jeff players celebrate a point against Logansport in the first set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Ariel Slavens of Lafayette Jeff with a dig against Logansport in the first set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Lafayette Jeff head coach Connor Scheumann shouts instructions to the Bronchos as they face Logansport in the first set of volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Lafayette Jeff head coach Connor Scheumann shouts encouragement to the Bronchos as they face Logansport in the first set of volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Elizabeth Marshall of Lafayette Jeff with a serve to Logansport in the first set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Nivonne Allen, right, and Emilee Cox of Lafayette Jeff celebrate a point against Logansport in the second set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Kyla Moffitt, foreground, the backline of Lafayette Jeff get ready to receive a serve from Logansport in the second set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Micah Fink of Lafayette Jeff with a dig in the second set against Logansport in the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Micah Fink of Lafayette Jeff with a spike against Logansport in the second set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Lafayette Jeff head coach Connor Scheumann talks to her players during a timeout in the second set against Logansport in the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Emilee Cox of Lafayette Jeff with a tip against Logansport in the second set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Julia Maxwell with a serve to Logansport in the second set of the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Julia Maxwell of Lafayette Jeff attempts to tip the ball past Carley Camp of Logansport in the second set in the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Julia Maxwell of Lafayette Jeff with a set against Logansport in the second set in the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Julia Maxwell of Lafayette Jeff with a set against Logansport in the second set in the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Kyla Moffitt lets out a scream after her kill against Logansport in the second set in the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Kyla Moffitt lets out a scream after her kill against Logansport in the second set in the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Kyla Moffitt with a serve to Logansport in the second set in the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Emilee Cox of Lafayette Jeff tries to block a tip by Alexis Ayers of Logansport in third set in the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Nivonne Allen of Lafayette Jeff attempts to spike the ball past Brooke Veasey and Makinsey Long of Logansport in the third set in the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Micah Fink goes up for a spike against Logansport in the third set in the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Allie McClure of Logansport spikes the ball past Julia Maxwell and Micah Fink of Lafayette Jeff in the third set in the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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Carley Camp of Logansport tips the ball past Julia Maxwell of Lafayette Jeff in the third set in the volleyball sectional Thursday, October 12, 2017, at McCutcheon High School. Jeff was swept by Logansport 16-25, 16-25, 12-25.
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They'll lose senior middle hitter Micah Fink, who led the team in blocks, and junior setter Julia Maxwell, who will graduate early.

Other than that, everyone is back.

"We have a lot to look forward to next year and that’s all we keep thinking about," said Scheumann, the first-year head coach and 2013 Jeff graduate. "We have a lot to do this offseason, but these girls who are returning have some fight in them. I am so proud of how they didn’t give up on me and I know I didn’t give up on them. ...

"The only direction this program can go is up."

For stretches Thursday night, the Bronchos showed how much talent they have.

Unfortunately, as often can be the case with young teams, they couldn't sustain that strong play. Hitting errors and miscues allowed too many Berry runs.

"We're kind of our own worst enemy right now," Scheumann said.

But if they can clean that up, junior Nivonne Allen said, next season could be a turnaround year.

"I am really excited for next year," said Allen, who led the team in kills, aces and digs this season. "I think (Scheumann) believed in us a lot. I know she got frustrated, but overcame it and we never let that affect us."

Indeed, as much as there was a learning curve for the players, the biggest one came from the coaches.

It was eye opening for the first year head coach.

"Sitting on the other side is weird," Scheumann said. "You think as a player the coaches can always do more. I can honestly say at this point I've shared all of my knowledge with them that I have, but I have room to grow and improve as a coach. They'll be right there with me."

Among them: Allen and Cox, who all year stepped up as leaders for a young team. Kyla Moffitt, who as a freshman was second on the team in kills and aces. Another freshman in Lauren Cox who, along with sophomore defensive specialist Elizabeth Marshall and junior Ariel Slavens, helped Jeff continue to fight when deficits seemed to be insurmountable in the first sectional match for many of the Bronchos.

"I feel like our coaching staff did a great job," Cox said. "They rolled with everything that came at them. They went to coaches clinics. They learned so much and they threw it at us.